$187 Cheap United flights Washington (IAD) to Des Moines (DSM)

Set the "Price (lowest to highest)" filter on Expedia to look for cheap United Airlines return flights from $373 from IAD to DSM. Affordable one-way options from $187 are available as well.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

For cheap United Airlines fares from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Securing domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also impact the price you pay. Sunday is typically the most affordable, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking your journey on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

Search United Airlines's earliest flights from IAD to DSM by using our "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters. Not only will you get to where you're going sooner, early departures also have a 20% less chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.

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